5 Common diet pitfalls & recipes that save the day

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Smart diet Food strategies

Sneaky weight gain, hair loss, just plain feeling crummy –- all common diet side effects everyone whose ever vowed to fit into too-tight jeans know all too well. Avoid these diet killers and kiss that extra junk in your trunk goodbye with these balanced, low-calorie recipes you can whip together in a snap.

4. Problem: Cranky, cranky!

Maybe you started a crash diet to get into that bikini, but you (and everyone around you) can't ignore that you've been moody.

Food fix: Expand your horizons

Don't feel guilty about expanding your food selection. If eating salads are an essential part of your weight loss plan, there are ways to spice up salads other than lettuce so that you are getting a complete meal within your target calorie range. Here is a delightful salad and dressing recipe that is high in protein and low in calories.